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Will Ruddick Program Developer KenyaProgram Development Current Koru Kenya, Community Forge, Green World Campaign Previous Motomoto Circus, Peace Corps, The Insight Speaker Series, LLC Education University of Colorado at Boulder 372 connections Send a messageMore options ke.linkedin.com/in/willruddick/ Contact Info Activity Will Ruddick is now connected to Marie Atinault, RPF Ecotoxicologie chez SGS MULTILAB 2 days ago Will Ruddick has added publications: Complementary Currencies Strengthening the Social and Solidarity Economy: Case Studies from Kenya, Promoting aid effectiveness beyond vouchers, with complementary currencies (Add publications to your profile) Like Comment 5 days ago Will Ruddick has an updated profile (Expertise) Like Comment 5 days ago Will Ruddick has a new profile photo Like Comment 5 days ago Will Ruddick is now connected to Brent Ranalli, Environmental Policy Professional / Independent Scholar 5 days ago Will Ruddick likes this update: Neema Mutemi Complimentary Currency for sustainable |Development. I interested concept. http://lnkd.in/-guRdz Bangla-Pesa Launch koru.or.ke Today's launch of Bangla-Pesa was a great start to an empowering community process! Prior to the launch, members of the business network processed through Bangladesh, led in song by the Bangla Business Network Committee, and... Like (1) Comment Share 8 days ago Will Ruddick likes this Will Ruddick is now connected to Frederick Malouf, Radio Presenter/Producer at BondiBeachRadio 7 days ago Will Ruddick commented in the group Sustainable Leaders - IFLAS on What are the opportunities for collaboration and funding on developing the sharing economy and complementary currencies?: Hi Mike: What would you like answered to asses effect of a CC?.. by collecting baseline information, surveys, trade data and comparing... Like Comment (14)7 days ago Will Ruddick Introducing the Bangla-Pesa, Kenya’s beautiful new complementary... finance.yahoo.com The Kenyan Bangla-Pesa, shown above, could enliven the interior of any wallet or purse. But most Kenyans won’t have the pleasure of handling the stunning new bills, because they are only accepted in an ... Like Comment Send a message Share 8 days ago Will Ruddick (Network Economy - Complementary Currency) posted a link: Photos - Google+ plus.google.com Like(2) Comment (3) Share 10 days ago See More Background Summary Will Ruddick is a development specialist focusing on East Africa. After completing graduate school researching high energy physics as a BaBar collaboration member at the Stanford Linear Accelerator, he found his passion in development work which brought him to Kenya with the US Peace Corps. Will lives in Kenya and has managed several successful development programs in environment, food security and economic development. He is dedicated to connecting communities to their own abundance, and is an advocate of Complementary Currencies for poverty eradication and sustainable development. Specialties: program development, research, data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, complementary currencies, informal settlements, environmental programs, cooperatives, Kiswahili Experience Co-Founder Koru Kenya January 2013 – Present (5 months)Kenya Alternative Development Work and Complementary Currencies @ http://koru.or.ke Program Manager Community Forge June 2010 – Present (3 years)Kenya I am working with Community Forge to redefine development work in East Africa though Complementary Currency (Mutual-Credit). (Open)1 recommendation Joel Thompson Consultant at PHB Development Will is an industry leader in conceptualising and spearheading innovative, successful local currency projects, particularly in the African sub-continent. His work with Community Forge delivering Eco-Pesa in Mombasa, Kenya, speaks to the calibre of...View Country Representative Green World Campaign May 2010 – Present (3 years 1 month) -Established and managed an agricultural cooperative, including public and private partnerships for artemisia production. -Developed fuel efficient stove and alternative charcoal programs for six impoverished villages. -Developed reforestation and conservation programs, planting and monitoring over 50,000 trees a year. -Designed a school based environmental program, to promote youth leadership and elucidate the importance of tree planting. -Developed a voucher system called Eco-Pesa for economic development in informal settlements. -Developed monitoring and evaluation tools using mobile phone and GIS/remote sensing. -Managed and employed over 30 people in Rift Valley and Cost Provinces. -Project funding through grant writing, local and international support. I also developed and coordinated the Eco-Pesa (Ecological Money) programme. In which a complementary currency was developed to benefit the environment and economy of Kongowea, a (slum) district of Mombasa Kenya. The currency acts as a local currency that can be exchanged for local goods and services and redeemed for Kenyan Shillings. Eco-Pesa creates a direct incentive for residents to take an active role in their community while also helping the local economy and environment. (Open)1 recommendation Marc Barasch Founder, Executive Director at Green World Campaign Will Ruddick has done a truly extraordinary job building, virtually from the ground up, Green World Campaign's operations in Kenya. With colleagues he recruited, he inaugurated the Green World Schools programs, which have grown to nearly 100;...View Founder Motomoto Circus September 2009 – 2010 (1 year)Mombasa The MotoMoto Circus Project trains youth living on the streets ('street survivors') of Mombasa, Kenya to perform acrobatic fire dancing (poi) shows. Through fire dance this project takes life skills training directly to the streets. Math Science Vounteer Peace Corps November 2008 – September 2009 (11 months) Description of Service Math/Science Volunteer 2008-2009 Kenya After a competitive application process, stressing applicant skills, adaptability and cross cultural understanding Mr. William Oliver Ruddick was invited into Peace Corps service. He was assigned to serve in Kenya as a Math/Science teacher in the Education sector. Mr. William Oliver Ruddick entered into training on November 12, 2008, participating in an intensive ten-week training program in Kitui, Kenya. Language training in Kiswahili consisted of 150 hours. Other training included: 72 hours cross cultural, 105 hours technical, 24 hours medical, 24 hours safety and security, 24 hours field-based training and development, and 10 hours Peace Corps policy and administration. After successfully completing training, Mr. Ruddick was sworn in as a Volunteer on January 8, 2009. He was assigned to Ribe Boys Secondary School under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. Mr. Ruddick terminated his service on September 11, 2009. In addition to teaching science Mr. Ruddick started and revived several clubs at his school: debate, environmental and science. He helped his students in math and science competitions. He designed and held a workshop on the design of greenhouses. His environmental club students started a tree nursery. He collaborated with the government, radio stations, corporations, community based organizations and many individuals. He also helped design and construct the first greenhouse on the south coast of Kenya with Eco Ethics International. Mr. Ruddick worked with a group of Kenyan peer youth educators (PYEs) from the Mombasa Youth Counseling Center, focusing on the street children of Mombasa. He designed a forum for street children to talk about their lives, problems and dreams. He also started MotoMoto Circus, a program run by and targeting street children, teaching life skills and vocational training through circus arts. (Open)3 recommendations, including: Maruti Joseph Training Manager at Peace Corps I was Training Manager when Will came to Pre-Service Training upon joining the Peace Corps. Will was a very quick to learn...View Elijah Kithome Student at Ribe Boys High School Will was a humble and hardworking volunteer who was ready to serve and gave extra support to the students.View 1 more recommendation Technology and Vision Consultant The Insight Speaker Series, LLC 2007 – 2008 (1 year) (Open)1 recommendation Elizabeth Weiland Executive Director at Making Progress, L3c Will is an exceptional resource for any organization. He is intelligent, visionary and entrepreneurial. On top of this, he is a great team player, contributing to projects across the board in any way possible. He has the unique capacity to both...View Consultant Shifting Culture February 2005 – January 2008 (3 years) (Open)1 recommendation Eric Wolterstorff, PhD Founder of Shifting Culture Will is creative, driven and solves problems quickly and effectively. He is exceptionally good at grasping or determining the 'why' for a task or challenge and honing in on implementing solutions. If you want results, hire him.View Application Scientist Ambios Technology September 2005 – June 2007 (1 year 10 months) -Designed algorithms for interferometric and profiling microscopes. -Managed a group of engineers to improve microscope design and develop new applications. -A study and application for developing more efficient and less wasteful means of mixing industrial rubber compounds was published in Rubber World, vol. 233, No. 4. (January 2006). (Open)1 recommendation Chris Gatt Vendor Engineer, KLA-Tencor When I worked with Will his main efforts were involved with writing analytical software. He is very diligent, detail oriented, and had a great understanding of the underlying physics and math. In addition to his razor sharp intellect, his...View Languages English Native or bilingual proficiency Swahili Professional working proficiency French Elementary proficiency Skills & Expertise Most endorsed for...

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• 13Non-profits
• 12Social Entrepreneurship
• 11Community Development
• 5Data Analysis
• 5Program Management
• 4Nonprofits
• 3Complementary Currencies
• 3Environmental Programs

• 3Environmental Awareness